diff --git a/.DEREK.yml b/.DEREK.yml
index ef0f03ca..f89a5404 100644
--- a/.DEREK.yml
+++ b/.DEREK.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ curators:
  - viveksyngh
  - Waterdrips
  - rgee0
+ - welteki
 
 features:
  - dco_check